There are no easy options/surgeries to increase the size of the ear. If the ear is cupped, there may be some options. It is difficult to say without photos
Hello Marie1317,Thanks for your question.Depending on technique of otoplasty performed, there could be up to a 30% recurrence rate.Cartilage bending vs. cartilage scoring/cutting maneuvers have different success rates in permanently altering ear shape.In my practice, patients wear headbands for...
Paul G. Gerarchi, MBBS, FRACS (not practicing) says:
Depending on the technique used, otoplasty does have a (partial) recurrence rate of approximately 5 to 10%. My advice would be for you to return to your primary surgeon for an opinion , and your surgeon will likely be happy to perform the revision. If you do not feel comfortable with your...